Parking company compares hand baggage allowance

As a result of several airlines, including easyJet and Monarch, changing their fees and regulations relating to hand baggage, holidaymakers are facing even more confusion when packing their luggage.

In order to help travellers to plan ahead and pack correctly, Airport Parking and Hotels Ltd, the ‘meet and greet’ specialist has put together research on the regulations and restrictions on hand luggage across all major airlines.

The research makes comparison on 25 airlines including Aer Lingus, British Airways, easyJet and Virgin Atlantic, highlighting the number of bags, dimensions and weight allowance that each passenger is permitted.  The research also features any additional rules and restrictions, as well as potential costs if a passenger does not adhere to the regulations.

Of the 25 airlines surveyed, around half, 13, were found to allow two items of hand baggage; including one standard article and one personal article such as a handbag, briefcase or laptop.  The remaining 12 airlines, including easyJet and Ryanair, restrict passengers to strictly one item of hand luggage.  The least generous is Monarch who only allows 5kg of hand baggage. www.aph.com/handbaggage

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